In a startling revelation at a recent Tesla shareholder meeting, CEO Elon Musk opened up about his growing concerns over potential assassination attempts, drawing parallels between his situation and that of the late Beatles singer John Lennon. Musk claims that his skyrocketing notoriety in recent years has put him on someone’s hit list, with at least two “homicidal maniacs” having already attempted to take his life in the last seven months.
As the world becomes “a little crazy these days,” Musk believes it’s entirely possible that someone may try to assassinate him, much like what happened to Lennon. He revealed that two individuals came to Tesla in an effort to kill him, not driven by any specific issue, but simply because they were in the “homicidal maniac career.”
In response to these alleged threats, Musk has decided to take extra precautions to protect himself. He plans to start working out more to enhance his physical ability to defend himself and has become more guarded in public, cutting back on activities like signing autographs.
While Musk would ideally prefer to be more free-wheeling in his public interactions, he acknowledges that the extreme actions of some individuals have forced him to put up a shield. This situation, he notes, is not unique to him, but rather a common concern among celebrities in general.
As Elon Musk’s fame continues to grow, he finds himself grappling with the same challenges faced by many high-profile individuals. The revelation of these alleged assassination attempts underscores the darker side of celebrity and the constant need for heightened security measures.
While some may view Musk’s concerns as a “rich people problem,” the reality is that the threat of violence against public figures is a serious issue that cannot be ignored. As the Tesla CEO navigates this new reality, he must strike a balance between maintaining his accessibility to the public and ensuring his own safety in an increasingly unpredictable world.
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